Model Behaviour: Estella

Top by EMMANUEL UNGARO, shorts by PAUL AND JOE SISTER, shoes by VANS, ring by MELODY OF COLOURS and bras by SLOGGI

Top by EMMANUEL UNGARO, shorts by PAUL AND JOE SISTER, shoes by VANS, ring by MELODY OF COLOURS and bras by SLOGGI

Tell us about how you got scouted? Did you find it or did it find you?

I got scouted while shopping in Amsterdam when I was 16, but when I was 18 I send pictures to iD models in Holland, then it all started!

Modelling is a hectic lifestyle! Running between castings/fittings/shoots must take its toll- what do you do to chill out?

Sometimes after I worked somewhere I book myself out for a few days so I can hang out with my boyfriend.

Do you prefer catwalk shows or editorial shoots?

A bit of both, after fashion weeks it’s so refreshing to shoot again!

What would you say your best modelling experience has been so far?

I think it’s a shoot I did with Tim Walker, I loved his work so much since I was much younger, so to work with him was a dream. The set was a dream as well, it was a winter wonderland and I had to ice skate!

How do you stay in shape?

I try to walk as much as possible, instead of taking public transport. I found out so many cool places by walking from casting to casting.

Those dreaded munchies get the better of us all from time to time- What’s your favourite snack/cure?

Lately it’s M&Ms hehe.

Is there anyone that you have admired from a young age?

My mum!

What is one item in your wardrobe that you would never throw away?

When I was in Tokyo I found these blue velvet Givenchy boots, they are so cool I would wear them forever but i’m scared they’re gonna look so bad soon. Since they’re velvet and it’s a hard job for me to keep shoes nice haha.

Do you have a skincare regime? Any life-changing secrets that we need to try out?

Water. Drink a lot of water!! And I clean my skin with rosewater, it smells so good!

Do you have any wise words for people wanting to progress in to the modelling industry?